What do you do with one leftover portion of mashed potatoes and a small amount of frozen spinach? Well, here is what I did with them. Mashed Potatoes -whisk them up really well to get out all the lumps and then add one beaten egg and mix well. Spinach – Thaw and drain well. Combine the […]
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One of the things about using leftovers is that no matter how hard you try, you usually have to add some ingredients to the leftovers and voila, your leftover larder increases or just changes. Take the Lasagna I just made from leftovers. The Lasagna was great, but guess what? Using the leftovers created more […]
How many times have you wondered what to do with those leftover items in your refrigerator or freezer? Take stock of what you have and imagine what you could do with them. My latest creation was Lasagna, and delicious Lasagna it was. The following is what I had in my refrigerator, freezer and cupboard. […]
How many times have you tried out a new recipe or simply an old one that did not turn out right? Did you eat it anyways, toss it or try to create something new out of it? There are times when mistakes cannot be remedied, but most of the time, if you just think […]
Walk down the Mexican food isle of any grocery store and you will probably see at least a dozen different kinds of Salsa. Salsa which is a well-known Mexican condiment is just one of many types of sauces that are used by cultures around the world. Salsa, a favorite in Mexico and the South Western […]
You may see what you think are mushrooms growing in your lawn after a rain, but these are usually toadstools and not safe to eat. Only trained mycologists (those trained in the study of mushrooms) should attempt to pick the wild variety. For consumption, it is best to purchase your mushrooms from the market, a qualified mushroom grower or your local produce retailer. The most common types of mushrooms available in supermarkets today are:
A decorated Valentine Cake is a delightful way to say “I Love You” to sweethearts, husbands, parents and children. Your cake can be baked in a heart-shaped pan or in just a round pan and then decorated to be like a heart. If you make your own cake, be sure and allow it […]
Saying “I Love You” with cakes, candies and flowers has long been a tradition not only on Valentine’s Day but on many other occasions during the year. So, what you use for Valentine’s Day does not have to be isolated to that event. Many of us love to bake and cook and others of us love to eat what others have made for us. Saying “Happy Valentine’s Day” with a cake can be a lovely tradition for your family.
Traditionally Valentine’s Day is celebrated with hearts and flowers, and phrases of love. Young and old enjoy observing Valentine’s Day and one of the favorite ways to celebrate it is with special food treats. For the children these can be cakes, cookies or candies. For adults, a lobster dinner with champagne and roses would be […]
Chinese New Year’s is on February 3rd this year, which is the year of the hare or the rabbit. What better time to have a ‘do it yourself’ party where everyone can help to make Dim Sum. Dim Sum are small dishes or appetizers that are of course, Chinese in nature. This would be a great idea for a February Birthday Party or for just a small group of friends who like to get together and cook.